General Labourer – Hose Testing (Vancouver, BC)

Location: Firehall 10, University of British Columbia (UBC)
Duration: Aug. 4 to 29 (Aug 4 training day and equipment setup)

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (1 hr. lunch break and 15-minute breaks throughout the day)

Transportation: Must provide own transportation to and from the job site

Job Overview:
We are seeking General Labourers to assist with fire hose testing at Firehall 10, UBC. This temporary position involves working outdoors in a team environment to perform hose testing in accordance with NFPA standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unloading, laying out, and organizing fire hoses in the parking lot

• Visually inspecting fire hose jackets and couplings for defects

• Connecting hoses to testing manifolds and fire hydrants

• Pressurizing hoses to required PSI levels for testing (as per NFPA 1962)

• Monitoring and recording test durations and pressure readings

• Identifying leaks, failures, or damage and tagging out defective hoses

• Draining, drying, and re-rolling hoses after successful testing

• Cleaning and reloading hoses into storage or trucks

• Keeping the work area organized and safe throughout the day

• Following all safety protocols and working under supervisor direction

• Physically fit and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly

• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

• Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to the full project duration

• CSA-approved steel-toe boots required

• Firefighter training an asset

• Previous labour or fire equipment handling experience is an asset, but not required